CANDY CANE COOKIES
These red and white striped Candy Cane Cookies have been completing Christmas cookie trays for years-since 1963 to be exact-and this version is based on the classic recipe from Betty's Cooky Book, so you know it's the real deal. If you're new to this cookie, we can promise that baking a batch of peppermint candy cane cookies will make for wonderful holiday memories. Twist together red and white cookie dough ropes and turn them into cute-as-can-be candy cane shapes and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top to deliver tastes-like-Christmas flavor. With a yield of 54 servings, our Candy Cane Cookie recipe is perfect for giving as gifts (or reserve for household snacking).
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 6h
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together 1 cup sugar, the butter, milk, vanilla, peppermint extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Divide dough in half. Stir food color into 1 half. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Stir together peppermint candy and 2 tablespoon sugar; set aside.
- For each candy cane, shape 1 rounded teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope by rolling back and forth on floured surface. Place 1 red and white rope side by side; press together lightly and twist. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane.
- Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until set and very light brown. Immediately sprinkle candy mixture over cookies. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg
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Joe Adams Rivera Jr
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any candy cane lover!
sharmain mokwena
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies for my family and friends.
Illyan Ryder
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and delicious. They're sure to be a hit at your next holiday party!
Nancy McVay
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're perfect for a last-minute holiday treat.
Mwenya Graham Nsonga
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
Md Piyel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these cookies were still really good.
Masroor Alam
[email protected]These cookies were a little too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.
Ruquoyah Ajao
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive!
kylie leigh
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious!
Pxrsis
[email protected]I had a hard time finding candy canes that were the right size, but other than that, these cookies were easy to make.
ANAN RAI
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Asad Hasan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!
Calicious Ndou
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I can't wait to make them for my kids.
Saroj Katuwal
[email protected]I love the peppermint flavor in these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas!
Mawaya Ras
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were really easy to make.